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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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